Hong Kong’s crypto comeback should make the U.S. uneasy
One of the most interesting crypto story lines to emerge in 2023—though often overshadowed by the latest scandal du jour—is the reemergence of Hong Kong as a major player in the industry. The island territory was once home to a number of major crypto firms, but its appeal faded in light of harsh COVID policies and China’s crackdown on crypto that ramped up in 2018. But now things are changing again.
Hong Kong’s crypto comeback should make the U.S. uneasy
One of the most interesting crypto story lines to emerge in 2023—though often overshadowed by the latest scandal du jour—is the reemergence of Hong Kong as a major player in the industry. The island territory was once home to a number of major crypto firms, but its appeal faded in light of harsh COVID policies and China’s crackdown on crypto that ramped up in 2018. But now things are changing again.
Elon Musk’s Twitter changes logo to Doge, pushing the memecoin up 20%
On Monday, Twitter changed the logo on its web and mobile browser to the popular Doge meme, the icon used by the infamous Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency known as a “memecoin.” Dogecoin rallied 20% in just 30 minutes as the internet took notice. Elon Musk has long been a Dogecoin booster, and his tweets and appearances on television programs, including Saturday Night Live, have frequently impacted the value of the cryptocurrency.
Elon Musk’s Twitter changes logo to Doge, pushing the memecoin up 20%
On Monday, Twitter changed the logo on its web and mobile browser to the popular Doge meme, the icon used by the infamous Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency known as a “memecoin.” Dogecoin rallied 20% in just 30 minutes as the internet took notice. Elon Musk has long been a Dogecoin booster, and his tweets and appearances on television programs, including Saturday Night Live, have frequently impacted the value of the cryptocurrency.
